Hi everyone! New here.

February 22, 2006

Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am

currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from

them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now.

I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I

didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a

beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the

other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run

after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates

highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats

really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for

him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp,

even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him.

I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably

follow after me and get bypass done too.

I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a

buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on

I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the

surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!

Connie

Northern CA

February 22, 2006

Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am

currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from

them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now.

I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I

didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a

beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the

other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run

after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates

highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats

really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for

him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp,

even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him.

I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably

follow after me and get bypass done too.

I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a

buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on

I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the

surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!

Connie

Northern CA

February 22, 2006

Hi Connie- I am from Sac too. I go to the Big Horn support group

and had my surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. Feel free to e-mail at my yahoo

address if I can help you with anything. GOOD LUCK!

PEGGY

>

> Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I

am

> currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear

from

> them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile

now.

> I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if

I

> didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to

a

> beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the

> other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run

> after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates

> highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats

> really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard

for

> him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp,

> even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with

him.

> I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will

probably

> follow after me and get bypass done too.

>

> I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a

> buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go

on

> I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had

the

> surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!

>

> Connie

> Northern CA

>

February 22, 2006

Hi Connie- I am from Sac too. I go to the Big Horn support group

and had my surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. Feel free to e-mail at my yahoo

address if I can help you with anything. GOOD LUCK!

PEGGY

>

> Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I

am

> currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear

from

> them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile

now.

> I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if

I

> didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to

a

> beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the

> other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run

> after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates

> highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats

> really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard

for

> him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp,

> even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with

him.

> I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will

probably

> follow after me and get bypass done too.

>

> I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a

> buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go

on

> I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had

the

> surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!

>

> Connie

> Northern CA

>

February 22, 2006

Thanks! How are you feeling? How has the recovery been so far?

I'm curious..I've had a csection (verticle incision) and also had my gall bladder removed. I am wondering if the recovery/pain is similar? Anyone have any experience with this?

Connie

Re: Hi everyone! New here.

Hi Connie- I am from Sac too. I go to the Big Horn support group and had my surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. Feel free to e-mail at my yahoo address if I can help you with anything. GOOD LUCK!PEGGY>> Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am > currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from > them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now. > I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I > didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a > beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the > other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run > after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates > highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats > really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for > him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, > even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him. > I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably > follow after me and get bypass done too. > > I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a > buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on > I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the > surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!> > Connie> Northern CA>

February 22, 2006

Thanks! How are you feeling? How has the recovery been so far?

I'm curious..I've had a csection (verticle incision) and also had my gall bladder removed. I am wondering if the recovery/pain is similar? Anyone have any experience with this?

Connie

Re: Hi everyone! New here.

Hi Connie- I am from Sac too. I go to the Big Horn support group and had my surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. Feel free to e-mail at my yahoo address if I can help you with anything. GOOD LUCK!PEGGY>> Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am > currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from > them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now. > I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I > didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a > beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the > other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run > after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates > highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats > really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for > him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, > even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him. > I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably > follow after me and get bypass done too. > > I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a > buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on > I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the > surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!> > Connie> Northern CA>

February 22, 2006

I had 2 C-sections too and I don't think the pain is at all

comparable. There was little pain for me after this surgery. I know

we all are different but for me I did feel tightness but not pain.

I did take 4 weeks off but could have gone back to work last week.

Today wasn't the best but that was my fault. I thought I could

drink milk and I found out today I can't. But other than today, my

recovery had been great. Just do what they say and eat what they

tell you to and you'll be fine.

PEGGY

> >

> > Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA.

I

> am

> > currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to

hear

> from

> > them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile

> now.

> > I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling

life if

> I

> > didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave

birth to

> a

> > beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is

the

> > other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to

run

> > after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates

> > highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and

thats

> > really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and

hard

> for

> > him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high

bp,

> > even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with

> him.

> > I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will

> probably

> > follow after me and get bypass done too.

> >

> > I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could

use a

> > buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months

go

> on

> > I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have

had

> the

> > surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!

> >

> > Connie

> > Northern CA

> >

>

February 22, 2006

I had 2 C-sections too and I don't think the pain is at all

comparable. There was little pain for me after this surgery. I know

we all are different but for me I did feel tightness but not pain.

I did take 4 weeks off but could have gone back to work last week.

Today wasn't the best but that was my fault. I thought I could

drink milk and I found out today I can't. But other than today, my

recovery had been great. Just do what they say and eat what they

tell you to and you'll be fine.

PEGGY

> >

> > Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA.

I

> am

> > currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to

hear

> from

> > them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile

> now.

> > I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling

life if

> I

> > didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave

birth to

> a

> > beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is

the

> > other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to

run

> > after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates

> > highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and

thats

> > really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and

hard

> for

> > him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high

bp,

> > even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with

> him.

> > I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will

> probably

> > follow after me and get bypass done too.

> >

> > I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could

use a

> > buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months

go

> on

> > I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have

had

> the

> > surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!

> >

> > Connie

> > Northern CA

> >

>

February 22, 2006

Connie, Hi.....Welcome! This is an awesome tool. I had my surgery on 9/28/05 and have never been happier. I use to live in Grass Valley.....too bad I am not still there, I could of been your buddy. I also have a very supportive husband.....that is very important. Take care and I wish you luck. Patty RiversideConnie wrote: Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now. I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a

beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him. I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably follow after me and get bypass done too. I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!ConnieNorthern CA

February 22, 2006

Connie, Hi.....Welcome! This is an awesome tool. I had my surgery on 9/28/05 and have never been happier. I use to live in Grass Valley.....too bad I am not still there, I could of been your buddy. I also have a very supportive husband.....that is very important. Take care and I wish you luck. Patty RiversideConnie wrote: Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now. I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a

beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him. I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably follow after me and get bypass done too. I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!ConnieNorthern CA

February 22, 2006

Connie I'm not in Sacramento, but in Bay Point not far from Concord. I'm 10 months post op, there are people pre op to years out post op so any questions you have you will get answered and I'm sure someone will be closer to you. WLS is a great gift and really works for making health better. This is a great group glad you joined us. Take care. DonnaConnie wrote: Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now. I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and besides doing

this for myself, he is the other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him. I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably follow after me and get bypass done too. I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!ConnieNorthern CADonna JordonDSJordon@...

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February 22, 2006

Connie I'm not in Sacramento, but in Bay Point not far from Concord. I'm 10 months post op, there are people pre op to years out post op so any questions you have you will get answered and I'm sure someone will be closer to you. WLS is a great gift and really works for making health better. This is a great group glad you joined us. Take care. DonnaConnie wrote: Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now. I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and besides doing

this for myself, he is the other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him. I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably follow after me and get bypass done too. I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!ConnieNorthern CADonna JordonDSJordon@...

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February 22, 2006

Connie I had 2 c-sections and many others, and to me this was the easiest as far as pain goes. I felt really good fast, except the gas, diarrhea which not every one gets and tiredness. You'll get lots of feed back. Take care. DonnaConnie Brenner wrote: Thanks! How are you feeling? How has the recovery been so far? I'm curious..I've had a csection (verticle incision) and also had my gall bladder removed. I am wondering if the recovery/pain is similar? Anyone have any experience with this? Connie Re: Hi everyone! New here. Hi Connie- I am from Sac too. I go to the Big Horn support group and had my surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. Feel free to

e-mail at my yahoo address if I can help you with anything. GOOD LUCK!PEGGY>> Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am > currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from > them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now. > I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I > didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a > beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the > other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run > after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates > highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats

> really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for > him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, > even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him. > I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably > follow after me and get bypass done too. > > I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a > buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on > I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the > surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!> > Connie> Northern CA>Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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February 22, 2006

Connie I had 2 c-sections and many others, and to me this was the easiest as far as pain goes. I felt really good fast, except the gas, diarrhea which not every one gets and tiredness. You'll get lots of feed back. Take care. DonnaConnie Brenner wrote: Thanks! How are you feeling? How has the recovery been so far? I'm curious..I've had a csection (verticle incision) and also had my gall bladder removed. I am wondering if the recovery/pain is similar? Anyone have any experience with this? Connie Re: Hi everyone! New here. Hi Connie- I am from Sac too. I go to the Big Horn support group and had my surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. Feel free to

e-mail at my yahoo address if I can help you with anything. GOOD LUCK!PEGGY>> Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am > currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from > them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now. > I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I > didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a > beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the > other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run > after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates > highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats

> really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for > him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, > even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him. > I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably > follow after me and get bypass done too. > > I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a > buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on > I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the > surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!> > Connie> Northern CA>Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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February 22, 2006

Peggy Sorry for you bad milk day, I never have done shakes or drank milk since surgery in April 2006, so I didn't have an answer for you. Always someone comes through here. Hope you feel better soon. Take care. Donnapegmo1212 wrote: I had 2 C-sections too and I don't think the pain is at all comparable. There was little pain for me after this surgery. I know we all are different but for me I did feel tightness but not pain.I did take 4 weeks off but could have gone back to work last week. Today wasn't the best but that was my fault. I thought I could drink milk and I found out today I can't. But other than today, my recovery had been great. Just do what they say and eat what they tell you to and you'll be fine.PEGGY> >> > Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I > am > > currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear > from > > them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile > now. > > I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if > I > > didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to > a > > beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the > >

other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run > > after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates > > highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats > > really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard > for > > him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, > > even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with > him. > > I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will > probably > > follow after me and get bypass done too. > > > > I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a > > buddy to go through this with. I'm

sure as these weeks/months go > on > > I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had > the > > surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!> > > > Connie> > Northern CA> >> > > > > > > >

February 22, 2006

Peggy Sorry for you bad milk day, I never have done shakes or drank milk since surgery in April 2006, so I didn't have an answer for you. Always someone comes through here. Hope you feel better soon. Take care. Donnapegmo1212 wrote: I had 2 C-sections too and I don't think the pain is at all comparable. There was little pain for me after this surgery. I know we all are different but for me I did feel tightness but not pain.I did take 4 weeks off but could have gone back to work last week. Today wasn't the best but that was my fault. I thought I could drink milk and I found out today I can't. But other than today, my recovery had been great. Just do what they say and eat what they tell you to and you'll be fine.PEGGY> >> > Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I > am > > currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear > from > > them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile > now. > > I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if > I > > didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to > a > > beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the > >

other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run > > after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates > > highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats > > really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard > for > > him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp, > > even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with > him. > > I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will > probably > > follow after me and get bypass done too. > > > > I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a > > buddy to go through this with. I'm

sure as these weeks/months go > on > > I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had > the > > surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!> > > > Connie> > Northern CA> >> > > > > > > >

February 23, 2006

Hi Connie,

Welcome to our group. Here you are going to find a lot of people to help you through this process. It is a long process but so worthwhile. I am sorry I am not in your area but there are many that are. Feel free to ask as many questions as you feel you need to. There are a lot of us here that are old timers and many that are just like you just starting out.

Ramona

February 23, 2006

Hi Connie,

Welcome to our group. Here you are going to find a lot of people to help you through this process. It is a long process but so worthwhile. I am sorry I am not in your area but there are many that are. Feel free to ask as many questions as you feel you need to. There are a lot of us here that are old timers and many that are just like you just starting out.

Ramona

February 23, 2006

Patty,

How are you doing since surgery how much have you lost? The last two weeks I

have lost NOTHING.

Kristie

10/3/05

---- Patty wrote:

> Connie,

>

> Hi.....Welcome! This is an awesome tool. I had my surgery on 9/28/05 and

have never been happier. I use to live in Grass Valley.....too bad I am not

still there, I could of been your buddy. I also have a very supportive

husband.....that is very important.

> Take care and I wish you luck.

>

> Patty

> Riverside

>

> Connie wrote:

> Hi everyone! My name is Connie and I live in Sacramento, CA. I am

> currently waiting to hear approval for surgery and hope to hear from

> them soon! I had been thinking about doing surgery for awhile now.

> I feel that I could have a longer and much for fullfilling life if I

> didn't have all this terrible weight. In Nov 2004 I gave birth to a

> beautiful baby boy and besides doing this for myself, he is the

> other big reason why I want to do this. I want to be able to run

> after him, play sports and just be ALIVE when he graduates

> highschool! The way I'm going I won't make it that long and thats

> really sad. Its not fair to me or him. I worked long and hard for

> him (had a lot of complications due to weight..diabetes, high bp,

> even a csection) and he deserves a mom that can do things with him.

> I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive! He will probably

> follow after me and get bypass done too.

>

> I am looking for people that are maybe in my area. I could use a

> buddy to go through this with. I'm sure as these weeks/months go on

> I will have questions for those who are ahead of me or have had the

> surgery done. Looking forward to chatting!

>

> Connie

> Northern CA

>

February 23, 2006